Automated waiver request processing for drone operation

Abstract

According to various embodiments, the process of requesting and obtaining waivers and / or permits for drone operation, particularly in emergency situations, is automated and simplified. The described techniques therefore allow for timelier processing of such requests, thereby potentially saving lives and / or property. A user completes fields for a waiver request via an electronic device. Field values may be saved, refilled, and / or auto-filled as appropriate. In at least one embodiment, a back-end system receives the submitted request and communicates directly with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) system operations support center (SOSC) for immediate approval of the request. In this manner, accuracy is improved, redundancy is removed, and application processing is made more efficient and timely.

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